Chicago-based indie rock outfit Friko return with their new single “Choo Choo,” the second release from their upcoming sophomore album Something Worth Waiting For, set to arrive April 23.
In contrast to the slow emotional ascent of the album’s first single, “Seven Degrees,” the smooth yet weighty guitar lines that open “Choo Choo” establish tension from the outset, gradually cascading into a blissful catharsis of freedom and reckless abandon.
Lead singer Niko Kapetan’s fluttering vocals capture the boredom and restless angst of a young band chasing its dreams on the road—from racing across state lines to the less glamorous realities of a fast-food tour diet.
“Chili dog, Philly steak, feelin’ it in my gut / ’Cause Pepto, it don’t do it strong enough,” Kapetan muses in the track’s third verse.With “Choo Choo,”
Friko delivers a more explosive offering than “Seven Degrees,” yet the listening experience proves every bit as satisfying. The contrast in mood between the two singles highlights the band’s versatility, hinting that their upcoming album may prove just as compelling as its predecessor, Where we’ve been, Where we go from here.
Stream “Choo Choo” here: https://tr.ee/njvhb89QLl
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